This winter, although we haven’t been eating out, we have been supporting local by ordering in. We’ve had delicious meals from Lone Oak Brewing Company/The Abby in Borden (they make a great burger and I do love a great burger 🍔 ) https://loneoakbrew.com and from Crossings Cafe, also in Borden. Crossings doesn’t have a website but you can find it on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/CrossingsPEI A great addition to Crossings’ menu this winter has been their homemade pizza 🍕- lots of variety, reasonably priced, and very tasty. What a nice treat. Order and then pick up. Yum 😋.
This past Sunday was our first time going out to eat this winter. We went to Crossings for breakfast. I love their Breakfast Sandwich and they even have gluten free buns. They have so many delicious treats: homemade bread, rolls, cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins, and then all their meals. If you haven’t been then you must go.
I don’t usually review the cookbooks where I get my weekly recipes but Prince Edward Island Memories by Laurie Brinklow was just too cute. (and available from the PEI Provincial Library)
It’s a tiny book but chalk full of many fascinating tidbits and absolutely stunning artwork by Hannelore Kennedy. The book begins with a brief history of PEI followed by information on Charlottetown, the Birthplace of Confederation. Throughout the book there are the recipes of course, but also included are interesting Featured Pages i.e. The Acadians, Confederation Trail, The Japanese Connection, and The Land of Anne, to name a few. It concludes with a PEI Historical Timeline followed by Annual Festivals and Events (some of which I’m sure have changed over the years but were relevant when the book was published). Just the sweetest little recipe book. Well worth a look.
When I saw it included the recipe, Kinkora Potato Soup, I just had to make it. Kinkora is very close to where I live and PEI does grow the best potatoes 🥔😊 Another good way to support local.
I wanted something to go with the soup and as I’d been wanting to try this Cornmeal Cake recipe I decided that today was the day. I’ve previously posted recipes from this cookbook Acadian Pictorial Cookbook and it’s also available from the PEI Provincial Library.
I certainly couldn’t make a potato recipe and not include Bud the Spud as my music selection. Years ago when my grade six music classes did projects on Canadian musicians they contacted them for information. Many musicians didn’t respond, some responded with only where to purchase their CDs, but Stompin’ Tom sent them his book, posters, and a CD. Says a lot about him. The kids were impressed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stompin’_Tom_Connors
In Skinner’s Pond, PEI there’s the Stompin’ Tom Centre. Check out https://welcomepei.com/feature/stompin-tom-centre/ And https://stompintomcentre.com/
Bud the Spud – Stompin’ Tom
Stay safe and healthy.
Forgot to mention we got our first Shingles vaccine last week. And although our arms were sore and we felt out of sorts for two days I’m thankful we got it. How great is it that the PEI government offers this vaccine free to those over 65. Good work PEI. Glad I live here.
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